Trial Database Activities for Simplified Treatment for the Prevention of Eclampsia with Magnesium Sulfate (STEP-Mag): A Phase III, Multinational, Randomized, Open-Label, Active-Controlled, Non-Inferiority Trial

2022 - 2023

  • Research projects in maternal and child health
  • Concluded

Period: 2022 – 2023

Researchers:

  • Dr. Mabel Berrueta
  • Dr. Luz Gibbons
  • Lic. Rocío Rodriguez
  • Bioq. Sara Reidel
  • Lic. Franco Scarafia
  • Lic. Álvaro Ciganda
  • Lic. Juan José Quispe

Objective: Joint collaboration study between the Statistics, Data Management and Information Systems Unit and the IECS Maternal and Child Health Research Department. Phase 3 clinical trial, multi-country, multicenter, two arms, parallel, open, with control arm, randomized and non-inferiority. Its main objective is to evaluate the non-inferiority of a single magnesium sulfate regimen compared to 2 standard regimens (Zuspan or Pritchard) for the prevention of maternal eclamptic seizures.

Type of study: Clinical trial.

Finance: WHO extension.